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Cardiovascular health and weight control in men

Determine actions to maintain cardiovascular health in men and prevent heart disease.

Cardiovascular health and weight control in men
CPD 11.5 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

"Cardiovascular Health and Weight Control in Men" is an essential program for healthcare professionals focused on improving men’s cardiovascular health and addressing obesity. This evidence-based course examines the connections between physical activity, weight management, and chronic diseases in men. Covering fitness, behavioural change strategies, sarcopenia, and the ageing process, it equips practitioners with practical tools to enhance patient outcomes. With a strong emphasis on exercise as medicine, this program is designed to help primary care providers guide men towards healthier, more active lifestyles, improve longevity, and reduce the prevalence of obesity-related health issues.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Professor Peter Reaburn

Professor Peter Reaburn

PhD BHMS(Ed)(Hons) Grad Cert Flex Learn

Honorary Adjunct Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Bond University

Professor Peter Reaburn recently retired as Professor and Head of Exercise and Sport Science at Bond University where he remains an Honorary Adjunct Professor. Prof Reaburn remains an active researcher focused on health, performance, and successful ageing in masters athletes. He is an award-winning university educator having won university and national teaching awards and citations for both undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision. Prof Reaburn is a masters athlete with a passionate belief in the value of exercise as medicine.

CPD hours

Education hours5.5
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours11.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 479882

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38483

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Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.

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